Houttuynia cordata leaf extract

AKA: Chameleon Plant, Houttuynia leaf extract, Fish mint leaf extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginSoutheast Asia, China
Bacillus/Houttuynia Cordata Leaf Extract/Volcanic Ash Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the extract of the leaves of Houttuynia cordata and Volcanic Ash by the microorganism, Bacillus.
Family
Saururaceae
Plant Part
Leaf
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
164288-50-0
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
CIR insufficient data requested (2026)
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2025 survey
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR